Tasheka Garrett
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Cultivator of excellence, professionalism, organization, and providing support, direction, and training to a wide community of professionals. 12 Years’ experience in the field of special education, human services, mental health, and organizational leadership. Jack of all trades and Connoisseur of Creativity. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Support Services
Quantum Education Professionals
07.2023 - Current
- Accountable for overseeing and maintaining files of applications, interviews, offer letters and rejections, employee files, and evaluation dates
- Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating, marketing etc.)
- Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed
- Experienced in performance and operations management
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Participates in strategic planning and presides over meetings as needed
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, management, staff, and the community
- Scheduling, organizing, and participating in company and community events
- Supervision, training, and support of Paras/Registered Behavior Technician's at work sites
- Highly adept in management of operations, and scheduling.
- Owned, tracked and reported on key performance metrics
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Quantum Education Professionals
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Partnered with families and children to create developmental evaluations, child and family assessments, family-centered services, service coordination, direct services, and collaborative consultation with staff, parents, agency personnel, and administrators
- Assisted families in understanding child development, identifying developmentally appropriate expectations, understating the etiology and physiology of the child’s delay, disability and/or diagnosed condition
- Designed and implemented an appropriate instructional program to meet the individual needs of children and families with developmental delays and/or disabilities as identified through Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process
- Facilitated staff training, observations, and behavior intervention/modification training.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Early Childhood Education Teacher
The Children's Place
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Kindergarten readiness and classroom behavioral management with children that experienced ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- Clinical team collaboration and teamwork
- High conflict resolution skills, lesson plan creation & oversight, and advanced social-emotional learning for staff and students.
Special Education Teacher
Hope Academy for Autism
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Constructed lesson plans according to state standards, created IEP’s, operated virtual class sessions, and parent meetings
- Oversaw education and training of students with emotional, physical, and mental exceptionalities.
Teacher
Scottsdale Children’s Institute
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained structured and safe classroom environment while following outlined academic curriculum
- Provided small and large group instruction as well as 1:1 collection of evidence-based data
- Trained teacher assistants
- Communicated with parents and supervisors about student conduct and progress to ensure most ethical and effective program development.
Case Manager
Terros
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted client home visits, created annual treatment plans, patient advocacy, clinical notation, and led group therapy and training classes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
BY YOUR SIDE, Autism Therapy Services
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Generated Excel spreadsheets in correlation to client’s completion of programs on data sheets
- Graphed data to be placed in client’s personal files
- Attended professional training in compliance with ethics, HIPPA, and CPR/FA
- Oversaw new hire orientation and trained new therapists.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Emporia State University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Services: Mental Health
Washburn University
12.2009
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Support
- Customer Experience
- Organizational Structure
- Efficient Service
- Organizational Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Operational Improvements
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Partnership
- Process Implementation
- Strategic Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Director of Support Services
Quantum Education Professionals
07.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Quantum Education Professionals
08.2022 - 07.2023
Early Childhood Education Teacher
The Children's Place
09.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Hope Academy for Autism
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher
Scottsdale Children’s Institute
08.2018 - 07.2020
Case Manager
Terros
11.2017 - 05.2018
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
BY YOUR SIDE, Autism Therapy Services
05.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services: Mental Health
Washburn University
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